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VIDEO: San Juan Capistrano's Dog Park Opens

Hundreds -- both with tails and without -- were on hand to celebrate.

Originally posted at 4:07 p.m. Aug. 17, 2013.

Dogs itching to roam free -- within a fenced 2.5-acre lot, anyway -- have that option locally now that San Juan Capistrano's dog park is finally opened.

Named the Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park after a well-loved and since-passed veterinarian, the dog park features an area for small dogs -- less than 35 pounds -- and large dogs, oak trees and citrus. 

The park was built as a volunteer effort by the San Juan Capistrano Open Space Foundation with help from Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort. You'll find it at 30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, next to the Hamilton Oaks Vineyard and Winery


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